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Body composition and complications in oncological surgery

  • C. Heus

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

This thesis explores the relationship between measures of body composition and surgical outcome in patients with ovarian or colorectal cancer. It is thought that body composition of a person can influence their metabolic and inflammatory health. Therefore, it can influence the risk of postoperative complications. Four cohort studies and two systematic reviews were conducted
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Kenter, Gemma, Supervisor
  • Houdijk, Lex P. J., Co-supervisor, External person
  • van Lonkhuijzen, Luc, Supervisor
Award date12 Oct 2023
Print ISBNs9789464833447
Publication statusPublished - 2023

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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